Cartoon Animation L5

Certification

Overview

The course is a one-year foundation programme introducing the concepts involved in the production of Animated Film. It explores the basic principles involved in Traditional Drawn Animation, 3 Dimensional and Computer Generated Animation. It will equip students with the various technical skills required to advance to St. John’s QQI Level 6 Cartoon Animation Film Production course, to use animation as a medium of creative expression, to practice in the Animation Industry or to progress to further study in Ireland or abroad.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent

For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Duration

One-year full time

Portfolio Preparation

All applicants are interviewed with a portfolio of work to assess suitability

Course Outline

Code

Title

5N1862

Drawing

5N1929

Computer Illustrated Graphics

5N1552

Animation Layout

5N1830

Animation Drawing

5N1302

Painting

5N1918

Sculpture

5N0690

Communications

5N1921

Cartoon animation

5N1356

Work Experience

Animation Techniques

An investigation and practical study of the principles of animation (squash, stretch, timing,etc)

Layout Design

The rules of perspective and their application to the production of backgrounds

Drawing from Life

Drawing the human figure with regard to the requirements of an animator

Location Drawing

Illustrated Graphics

Painting

Sculpture

Model Making

Computer Animation

Storyboarding

Art Appreciation

Communications

Work Experience

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

Career Opportunities

The majority of animators work in either the motion picture or video industries. Employment is also available in advertising, computer systems design and Web design. There is a growing demand for cartoon animators in engineering, scientific research and medical research.